Lovers U vs Temple du Silence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Temple du Silence takes 5 of 7 categories.
Lovers UChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Temple du SilenceChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lovers U2/7
Temple du Silence5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Temple du Silence
- Community sentiment
- Temple du Silence
- Longevity
- Temple du Silence
- Sillage & projection
- Temple du Silence
- Value for money
- Lovers U
- Versatility
- Lovers U
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Temple du Silence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lovers ULiu JoTemple du SilenceMercurio PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 68%Had 11%Want 21%
4.44/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%
Category winnerTemple du SilenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
56%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
50%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerTemple du SilenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTemple du Silence
SillageTemple du Silence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLovers UBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
ozonic61%
amber100%
balsamic88%
woody77%
citrus65%
smoky53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGingerCedar
Heart
LavenderViolet LeavesTarragonIncense
Base
EbonyAmberGuaiac Wood
Top
Indian MandarinLavenderJasmineBergamot
Heart
IncensePeru BalsamSandalwoodCedar
Base
MyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar, Lavender and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer84
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night86
Spring18
Summer9
Fall55
Winter100
Day100
Night89
Category winnerLovers UMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,644
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#28,171
PerfumerValery Mikhalitcyn
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerTemple du SilenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLovers U by Liu Jo opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and fiery ginger, immediately supported by a subtle dry cedar backdrop. As the top notes settle down, aromatic lavender and green violet leaves move into the center, backed by an earthy touch of tarragon and light incense smoke. The base grounds the composition i…
Reviews →Temple du Silence by Mercurio Perfumes opens with bright Indian mandarin and fresh lavender before turning into a dark, smoky resin scent. Incense and Peru balsam form a rich center, while myrrh and dry cedarwood anchor the base. It wears best during cold autumn evenings when you want a quiet, meditative aura rather t…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Lovers U or Temple du Silence?
Temple du Silence takes 5 of 7 categories. Lovers U is rated 3.88/5 from 52 votes; Temple du Silence is rated 4.44/5 from 36 votes. Choose Lovers U for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Temple du Silence for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lovers U or Temple du Silence?
Temple du Silence lasts longest (Temple du Silence 68/100, Lovers U 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lovers U or Temple du Silence?
Temple du Silence projects furthest (Temple du Silence 70/100, Lovers U 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lovers U and Temple du Silence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar, Lavender and Incense.
Is Lovers U or Temple du Silence better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lovers U is the stronger pick. For winter, Temple du Silence is the stronger pick. Lovers U suits daytime wear; Temple du Silence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lovers U and Temple du Silence?
Lovers U has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Cedar, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaves, Tarragon and Incense, a base of Ebony, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Temple du Silence has top notes of Indian Mandarin, Lavender, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Myrrh, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.
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